Meaning & use
toxicity
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The quality of being poisonous or harmful.
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Scientists measured the toxicity of the chemical spill.
The toxicity of the online debate drove many users away.
A note on using this word
Increasingly used figuratively for harmful behavior or environments, such as 'workplace toxicity,' not just chemical harm.
Words with a similar meaning
poisonousnessharmfulness
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